Calyptus didn’t start as an AI sourcing platform.
We learnt all the pain points of recruitment starting as an agency in 2022.
Over this period, we made two different attempts at platformising this very human process without immediate success.
But in 2025, we had a realisation of the true problem that existed in hiring which enabled us to become 3x more efficient at sourcing talent.
At this junture, we realised our solution had major implications for HR teams & founders globally.
The whiplash of hiring pressure vs internal capacity.
The problem with hiring is that its unpredictable, spurred on by a multitude of reasons:
- A new objective for your company
- A new budget for the year
- A new funding round closed
The issue is...as soon as hiring demand surges, we are swept off our feet.
Typically, this means there are a number of incredibly tough roles that we need to fill fast, that start taking up a disproportionate amount of time.
Pressure amounts around these roles...
Meaning teams are often forced to utilise expensive recruiters or deal with the repercussions of not finding that key role faster.
What if we could solve this problem with AI technology?
An AI talent sourcer that’s there when you need it most.
We decided to invest everything into building an AI sourcing platform that could scale intelligently with demand.
A talent sourcer that you can “turn on” whenever you need it.
Specialised technology that allowed our existing team to handle hiring spikes without ever burning out, over-hiring, or constant firefighting.
Within the space of 3months...
We had 3x the number of candidate interviews and placements made with our small team.
An average placement time of 14 days.
We had built a product that was powerful for ourselves, but even more powerful for others dealing with the same problems.
Today, Calyptus is an AI sourcing platform built for You
Calyptus is an AI and video-powered hiring platform that helps HR teams and company leaders discover the right candidates at the right time - without ever having to add headcount or use an agency.